Economics at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates in economics earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hobart William Smith Colleges Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 41 | Elon University Elon, NC | $112,303 | $120,517 | #26 | $69,298 |
| 42 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $112,050 | $113,956 | #33 | — |
| 43 | Barnard College New York, NY | $111,909 | $106,514 | #49 | $85,860 |
| 44 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $111,833 | $106,442 | #50 | $61,946 |
| 45 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $111,631 | $115,561 | #30 | $71,340 |
| 46 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $110,880 | $117,836 | #27 | $71,187 |
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $110,773 | $100,869 | #60 | $74,958 |
Other Majors at Hobart William Smith Colleges by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,822 | $72,158 | #101 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,778 | $35,381 | #42 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,977 | $40,648 | #20 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $73,650 | $50,750 | #27 of 660 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $68,522 | — | #6 of 137 |
| Architecture and Related Services | $68,341 | $29,900 | #1 of 6 |
| Sociology | $67,556 | $20,228 | #25 of 462 |
| Biology | $62,737 | $33,163 | #259 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $61,905 | $43,671 | #53 of 265 |
| History | $60,616 | $30,710 | #50 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $60,381 | $39,939 | #29 of 70 |
| Psychology | $59,317 | $38,117 | #109 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,440 | — | #119 of 576 |
| Philosophy | $40,284 | — | #81 of 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hobart William Smith Colleges economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,946 one year after graduating and $111,833 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hobart William Smith Colleges rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Hobart William Smith Colleges worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,967.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.